"of ""Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth"" and a collection of the first two issues. Other releases included the limited series Clive Barker's ""Book of the Damned"" and ""Pinhead"", as well as the crossovers ""Hellraiser vs. Nightbreed: Jihad"" and ""Pinhead vs. Marshal Law: Law in Hell"". The following series were released by Epic Comics: In December, 2010, Boom! Studios announced they would be publishing a new ""Hellraiser"" series, written by Clive Barker and Christopher Monfette, beginning March 2011, and would also be reprinting select Epic Comics under the title ""Hellraiser: Masterworks"". The following series were released by Boom! Studios: Seraphim Incorporated,"
"Hellraiser Hellraiser is a 1987 British-American horror film written and directed by Clive Barker, and produced by Christopher Figg, based on Barker's novella ""The Hellbound Heart"". The film marked Barker's directorial debut. The film involves the resurrection of Frank (Sean Chapman), who had opened the door to an alternate dimension and had his body torn to pieces by creatures known as Cenobites. Years later, Frank's brother Larry (Andrew Robinson) moves into their late mother's abandoned house with new wife Julia (Clare Higgins). An accident causes some of Larry's blood to spill on the attic floor, which triggers Frank's resurrection. To"
"and the spiritual manifestation of his good half (also Bradley). Series creator Clive Barker reprised his role as executive producer, though he was largely uninvolved until post-production. It was the first ""Hellraiser"" film to be filmed outside the United Kingdom and the first Miramax release under its Dimension Films banner. The film's reception on release was better than the previous film, and it grossed $12.5 million in the US. It was followed by """", which was the last film in the series to be theatrically released. The revelation of his own former humanity in """" causes Pinhead, a demon called"
"Hellraiser: Revelations Hellraiser: Revelations (also known as Hellraiser IX: Revelations) is an American horror film written by Gary Tunnicliffe and directed by Víctor García. It is the ninth film in the ""Hellraiser"" film series. It follows the fates of two friends who discover a puzzle box that opens a gateway to a realm inhabited by sadomasochistic monsters known as the Cenobites. The film was produced in a matter of weeks, due to an obligation on Dimension Films' part to release another ""Hellraiser"" film or risk losing the rights to the film series. Due to the quick turnaround time and the"
"last anyone heard until news of """" surfaced."" Hellraiser Hellraiser is a 1987 British-American horror film written and directed by Clive Barker, and produced by Christopher Figg, based on Barker's novella ""The Hellbound Heart"". The film marked Barker's directorial debut. The film involves the resurrection of Frank (Sean Chapman), who had opened the door to an alternate dimension and had his body torn to pieces by creatures known as Cenobites. Years later, Frank's brother Larry (Andrew Robinson) moves into their late mother's abandoned house with new wife Julia (Clare Higgins). An accident causes some of Larry's blood to spill on"
"Hellraiser: Bloodline Hellraiser: Bloodline (also known as Hellraiser IV: Bloodline) is a 1996 American science fiction horror film and the fourth installment in the ""Hellraiser"" series, which serves as both a prequel and a sequel. Directed by Kevin Yagher and Joe Chappelle, the film stars Doug Bradley as Pinhead, reprising his role and now the only remaining original character and cast member. It also features Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas, Kim Myers and Adam Scott in his first major film role. It was the last ""Hellraiser"" film to be released theatrically, the last to have any major official involvement with series"
"of Clive Barker, it's a lie. It's not even from my butt-hole."" A tenth film, titled ""Hellraiser: Judgment"", was shot after this. The film was written and directed by Gary J. Tunnicliffe, and stars Paul T. Taylor as Pinhead. Hellraiser: Revelations Hellraiser: Revelations (also known as Hellraiser IX: Revelations) is an American horror film written by Gary Tunnicliffe and directed by Víctor García. It is the ninth film in the ""Hellraiser"" film series. It follows the fates of two friends who discover a puzzle box that opens a gateway to a realm inhabited by sadomasochistic monsters known as the Cenobites."
"Hellraiser: Hellseeker Hellraiser: Hellseeker (also known as Hellraiser VI: Hellseeker) is a 2002 American horror film directed by Rick Bota and written by Carl V. Dupré and Tim Day. It is the sixth film in the ""Hellraiser"" series, directed by Rick Bota. It also features the return of Kirsty Cotton, the heroine from ""Hellraiser"" and . Also, while not officially part of the production team, Clive Barker had cursory input on the film and some uncredited influence on the third act, specifically. ""Hellseeker"" was the last ""Hellraiser"" film to have any involvement from Barker, uncredited or otherwise. The film was"
"Hellraiser (franchise) Hellraiser is a horror franchise that consists of ten films, a series of books, various comic books, and additional merchandise and media. The franchise is based on the novella ""The Hellbound Heart"" by English author Clive Barker, who would go on to write and direct the adaptation of his story, titled ""Hellraiser"". The films, as well as the comic book series, continually feature the Cenobite Pinhead. The series’ storyline focuses on a puzzle box that opens a gateway to the Hell-like realm of the Cenobites, an order of formerly human monsters who harvest human souls to torture in"
"Hellraiser: Deader Hellraiser: Deader (also known as Hellraiser VII: Deader) is the seventh installment in the ""Hellraiser"" series. Directed by Rick Bota, the original script was written by Neal Marshall Stevens, who also wrote the script for the 2001 remake of ""Thirteen Ghosts"". However - like the previous two entries in the series, """" and "" -"" it began as an unrelated spec script, which was subsequently rewritten ( by Tim Day ) as a ""Hellraiser"" film. Like ""Inferno"", series creator Clive Barker did not have even a cursory involvement in the production of ""Deader"". ""Deader"" was filmed on location"
"Hellraiser: Hellworld Hellraiser: Hellworld (also known as Hellraiser VIII: Hellworld) is a 2005 horror film directed by Rick Bota. It is the eighth installment in ""Hellraiser"" series. The ""Hellworld"" script is based on a short story called ""Dark Can't Breathe"" by Joel Soisson. ""Hellraiser: Hellworld"" was released straight to DVD in the United States on September 6, 2005, after a handful of minor film festival and private screenings. The film stars Lance Henriksen in the role of the Host. Henriksen had originally been approached to play the role of Frank Cotton in the first film in the series, ""Hellraiser"". Henriksen"
"positive review giving it a 7/10 and saying ""Overall, this flick was a F*cking-A good time!"" Hellraiser: Hellworld Hellraiser: Hellworld (also known as Hellraiser VIII: Hellworld) is a 2005 horror film directed by Rick Bota. It is the eighth installment in ""Hellraiser"" series. The ""Hellworld"" script is based on a short story called ""Dark Can't Breathe"" by Joel Soisson. ""Hellraiser: Hellworld"" was released straight to DVD in the United States on September 6, 2005, after a handful of minor film festival and private screenings. The film stars Lance Henriksen in the role of the Host. Henriksen had originally been approached"
"he was the one responsible for Farrell's bondage scene, additional scenes of extended gore in the nightclub massacre, and the CGI when Leigh's character is skinned. Regardless of the extent of Barker's involvement in post-production, it was now enough for him to accept an executive producer credit, and the film was given a ""Clive Barker Presents"" banner. Additionally, Barker promoted the film alongside ""Candyman"". Writing in ""The Hellraiser Films and Their Legacy"", author Paul Kane identifies several themes in the film. The first, the horrors of war, Kane identifies as the strongest and most pervasive. ""Hellraiser III"" homages war films"
"Hellraiser: Judgment Hellraiser: Judgment is a 2018 American horror film starring Damon Carney, Randy Wayne, Alexandra Harris, Heather Langenkamp, and Paul T. Taylor as Pinhead. It is the tenth installment in the ""Hellraiser"" film series created by Clive Barker, written and directed by the series' longtime FX artist Gary J. Tunnicliffe. Unable to direct his screenplay for """" due to a scheduling conflict, Tunnicliffe initially removed all references to the series from his ""Judgment"" concept and tried to have it funded as an independent film in 2013. He intended on making a ""true"" ""Hellraiser"" film because of his disappointment with"
"the ""Waxwork"" films. Gary J. Tunnicliffe, who would become a writer and director in later ""Hellraiser"" films, joined the film's make-up crew and created the Lament Configuration boxes. Paul Jones replaced Geoff Portass as make-up coordinator. ""Hellraiser III"" was the first film in the series shot in the United States. Laurence's scene, a recorded interview in which Kirsty explains the series' mythology, was shot separately prior to the rest of the film. Principal photography began in late 1991 in Greensboro, North Carolina, which stood in for New York City. J. P.'s club was set in a furniture factory in neighboring"
"biggest flaw is calling itself ""Hellraiser""."" Hellraiser: Inferno Hellraiser: Inferno (also known as Hellraiser V: Inferno) is a 2000 American horror film. It is the fifth installment in the ""Hellraiser"" series, and the first ""Hellraiser"" film to be released direct-to-video. It was directed by Scott Derrickson and released on October 3, 2000. The film concerns a corrupt detective who discovers Lemarchand's box at a crime scene. Reviews of the film were mixed. Joseph Thorne is a corrupt Denver police detective who regularly indulges in drug use and infidelity during the course of duty. At the scene of what appears to"
"its budget—which is often—it's trying to say something with its occult art projects."" Hellraiser (franchise) Hellraiser is a horror franchise that consists of ten films, a series of books, various comic books, and additional merchandise and media. The franchise is based on the novella ""The Hellbound Heart"" by English author Clive Barker, who would go on to write and direct the adaptation of his story, titled ""Hellraiser"". The films, as well as the comic book series, continually feature the Cenobite Pinhead. The series’ storyline focuses on a puzzle box that opens a gateway to the Hell-like realm of the Cenobites,"
"Pinhead's dismissive rejection of God's will as possibly symbolic of modern society's views on religion. Katie Rife, who also watched the series in a marathon for a retrospective at ""The A.V. Club"", called it ""an entertaining mess"". Rife wrote that fans passionately defend the film, and, despite its flaws, ""Bloodline"" never becomes boring. Hellraiser: Bloodline Hellraiser: Bloodline (also known as Hellraiser IV: Bloodline) is a 1996 American science fiction horror film and the fourth installment in the ""Hellraiser"" series, which serves as both a prequel and a sequel. Directed by Kevin Yagher and Joe Chappelle, the film stars Doug Bradley"
"game of cards and varied clips of the film. The single ""Hellraiser"", which Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister had helped write, was originally recorded by Ozzy Osbourne on ""No More Tears"". ""Hellraiser III"" required several cuts before the Motion Picture Association of America was willing to grant it an ""R"" rating. Barker ascribed their increased scrutiny to his outspokenness on social issues and the growing popularity of the ""Hellraiser"" films, which he said they initially saw as too obscure to care about. It premiered at the Dylan Dog Horror Fest in May 1992. Miramax released the film theatrically in the United States"
"Hellraiser: Inferno Hellraiser: Inferno (also known as Hellraiser V: Inferno) is a 2000 American horror film. It is the fifth installment in the ""Hellraiser"" series, and the first ""Hellraiser"" film to be released direct-to-video. It was directed by Scott Derrickson and released on October 3, 2000. The film concerns a corrupt detective who discovers Lemarchand's box at a crime scene. Reviews of the film were mixed. Joseph Thorne is a corrupt Denver police detective who regularly indulges in drug use and infidelity during the course of duty. At the scene of what appears to be a ritual murder, Thorne discovers"
"Highlander III: The Sorcerer Highlander III: The Sorcerer, also known as Highlander III, Highlander III: The Magician, Highlander III: The Final Dimension, Highlander: The Final Dimension and Highlander 3: The Final Conflict, is a 1994 action-adventure fantasy film and the third installment in the ""Highlander"" film series. A stand-alone alternate sequel to the original film, it is the final ""Highlander"" film that focuses on Connor MacLeod as the protagonist. In the film, Connor MacLeod is forced to face a new, dangerous enemy, a powerful sorcerer known as Kane who threatens to win the fabled ""Prize"" in order to gain world"
"varied with each ""Hellraiser"" installment. In the script for the original film, Barker describes Pinhead and the other cenobites as ""demons"" in his notes; the character himself, however, upon capturing Kirsty Cotton, identifies himself as neither explicitly angelic nor demonic, stating that he and his fellow entourage are ""Explorers in the further regions of experience. Demons to some. Angels to others."" The second film expounds on the idea of the Cenobites as demons by depicting them as denizens of a realm called Hell, a maze-like dimension ruled over by an entity known as Leviathan, where they subject their quarry to"
"in starring in a film version of the ""Hellraiser"" novel ""The Scarlet Gospels"", Bradley said that he was unaware of any plans for such a film. Hellraiser: Judgment Hellraiser: Judgment is a 2018 American horror film starring Damon Carney, Randy Wayne, Alexandra Harris, Heather Langenkamp, and Paul T. Taylor as Pinhead. It is the tenth installment in the ""Hellraiser"" film series created by Clive Barker, written and directed by the series' longtime FX artist Gary J. Tunnicliffe. Unable to direct his screenplay for """" due to a scheduling conflict, Tunnicliffe initially removed all references to the series from his ""Judgment"""
"complete his resurrection, he requires more blood which Julia provides while Kirsty Cotton (Ashley Laurence), Larry's daughter, discovers Frank's puzzlebox which leads her to meet with the Cenobites. ""Hellraiser"" was filmed in late 1986. Barker originally wanted the electronic music group Coil to perform the music for the film, but on insistence from producers the film was re-scored by Christopher Young. Some of Coil's themes were reworked by Young into the final score. ""Hellraiser"" had its first public showing at the Prince Charles Cinema on 10 September 1987. Since release, the film has divided critics but generally received praise; initial"
"Hellbound: Hellraiser II Hellbound: Hellraiser II is a 1988 British-American body horror film directed by Tony Randel and starring Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Kenneth Cranham and Doug Bradley. The film is the second entry in the """"Hellraiser"" saga"" and draws heavily upon (and was made by much of the same cast and crew as) its precursor, ""Hellraiser"". Clive Barker, who wrote and directed the previous film, wrote the story and was the sequel's executive producer. We see the origin of Pinhead as a British military officer, Elliott Spencer, who uses the Lament Configuration, the doorway to the world of the"
"""Hellraiser"" television series was developed by Sonar Entertainment in 2012, intended to include some key players from the films. An anthology book consisting of twenty-one stories and entitled ""Hellbound Hearts"" was released on 29 September 2009. ""The Scarlet Gospels"" - a sequel to ""The Hellbound Heart"" and crossover with Clive Barker's Harry D'Amour stories - was written by Barker and released in 2015. ""Hellraiser: The Toll"", set before ""The Scarlet Gospels"" and after ""The Hellbound Heart"", was written by Mark Alan Miller and published by Subterranean Press in February 2018. In 2016, Paul Kane authored ""Sherlock Holmes and the Servants"
"the later films. Several years later, Dimension Films was required to make another ""Hellraiser"" film to retain its rights to the series, giving Tunnicliffe a chance to propose his vision to the studio. The concept was initially rejected but accepted after he negotiated changes with the studio executives. It was filmed in Oklahoma with """", both films produced by Michael Leahy. The plot centers on three police detectives who, investigating a series of murders, are confronted by the denizens of hell. Some scenes were deemed too graphic by the studio, and were self-censored. Although Tunnicliffe asked actor Doug Bradley to"
"followers, thus ending Pinhead's existence, this time, permanently. Clive Barker, acting as executive producer, wanted a fresh turn for the series after two sequels to his original 1987 film. The initial premise for the film, a shape-changing structure used to trap Pinhead, was inspired by the ending of ""Hellraiser III"", which featured a building whose architecture resembled the Lament Configuration. Barker suggested a three-part film set in different time periods, and Peter Atkins added the Lemarchand storyline, going back to Barker's novella. Atkins had previously written ""Hellraiser II"" and co-written ""Hellraiser III"". Atkins and Barker pitched the idea to Miramax,"
"""Hellraiser"" film, one suspects"" and rated it two and a half stars out of five. Scot Weiber of ""eFilmCritic"" stated in the film's review: ""Though a marked improvement over its two immediate forefathers, ""Hellseeker"" suffers from the same maladies as the cheapies that came before: muddled storytelling, turgid pacing, unconvincing acting performances, and an overall sense of filmmakers simply not trying all that hard"". He described the film's finale as being ""culled directly from cult-fave Jacob's Ladder"" and rated the movie one star out of five. Hellraiser: Hellseeker Hellraiser: Hellseeker (also known as Hellraiser VI: Hellseeker) is a 2002 American"
"success of the slasher film ""Scream"". Tunnicliffe continued to provide special effects for the franchise's sequels through """" (2005), which all went direct-to-video after ""Bloodline"", but was unhappy with the quality of the films. Nearing a later deadline to retain ""Hellraiser"" and ""Children of the Corn"", Dimension Films offered him an opportunity to write and direct a ""Hellraiser"" sequel. Tunnicliffe wrote the screenplay for 2011's """", but couldn't direct it due to an FX scheduling conflict with ""Scream 4"". Although most of the direct-to-video ""Hellraiser"" sequels were conceived as original screenplays which were converted into ""Hellraiser"" films, Tunnicliffe's idea for"
"The Unreleased Themes for Hellraiser The Unreleased Themes for Hellraiser (subtitled ""The Consequences of Raising Hell"") was the fourth album that Coil released in 1987. The album was released on CD, cassette and 10″ vinyl. It was the proposed soundtrack to the film ""Hellraiser"", however was turned down because it was not considered commercial enough. A-side tracks from the 10″/cassette version and all tracks from the CD version later appeared on the ""Unnatural History II"" compilation. B-side tracks from the 10″/cassette version later appeared as a single track on ""Unnatural History III"". This is the only release on the record"
"from 2006, Steve Barton of Dread Central called it ""just plain goofy"" and a low point in the series. Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator that collects both contemporary and modern reviews, reports that 38% of 16 surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating is 3.9/10. Writing for ""The Washington Post"", Richard Harrington described the plot and themes as faithful to the previous films. Pinhead, he said, is ""more ambitious, and more dangerous, than ever"", and there is ""never a dull moment"". Compared to the first film, which he dubbed ""deliciously original"", Savlov said ""Hellraiser III"" is"
"Barker decided to attempt to direct a film himself. Christopher Figg agreed to produce and New World Pictures agreed to fund the film for $900,000. ""Hellraiser"" was filmed at the end of 1986 and was set to be made in seven weeks, but was extended over a nine- to ten-week period by New World. The film was originally made under the working title of ""Sadomasochists from Beyond the Grave"". Barker also wanted to call the film ""Hellbound"" but producer Christopher Figg suggested ""Hellraiser"" instead. Barker spoke fondly in ""The Hellraiser Chronicles"" about the filming, stating that his memories of production"